Relationships

As we approach vacation season and perhaps trips to the beach or a lakeside retreat, pulling out a board game for some evening (or rainy day) adult fun- or for some multigenerational gathering- is a common and enjoyable way to spend time together (and good for your brain!). Whether it’s…

You may not be an extrovert, and you may shy away from casual conversations with those you don’t know well, but if you’re human, more and more research underscores the importance of social connections for your health and well-being. You may think your time for making friends or connecting socially…

Whether you’re a mother, grandmother, or just have a “motherly” relationship with another, it’s nice to get recognized for all that you do and be honored for the role you play in someone else’s life. And it’s nice for you to do the same: Honor that certain someone in your…

Previously, agebuzz has published several posts on the decluttering and downsizing many of us face as we enter our later years. It can be a physically demanding task, just emptying closets, sorting through piles, and delivering items for donation or sale. But it can also be an emotionally draining endeavor,…

It’s not uncommon for women “of a certain age” to feel unseen or unheard. And for good reason: Older women are frequently ignored in popular culture and only rarely portrayed in a positive light in mainstream media. That means we frequently don’t know about the important and vital work many…

If you’re thinking of retiring or find yourself suddenly “retired,” there’s a lot to worry about right now. There’s inflation (lowering your spending power) and the instability of the stock market.There’s debate around the country, and even around the world, about appropriate ages for retirement payments to kick in (see…